1st Baptist Church of Chandler
by Joanne Davis

Have you signed up for the "Body Life Journey" training yet? Have you gotten your book? If not, pick one up off the table in the back of the sanctuary and work through it. The first class will be held on Monday, July 9th at 9:30 a.m. A second class will be that same evening at 6:30. A third class is scheduled for Saturday, July 28th at 9:00 a.m. Everyone should attend at least one of these classes, so sign up today.

We welcome Francis, Kimberly and Jair (J.J.) Egan to our church family. They are such a precious family and J.J. will steal your heart away in a wink of an eye. We are glad you have joined our family.

Vacation Bible School starts July 15th! Are you signed up to do your part yet? We never have too many helpers! Come join us. Teaching positions are still available along with assistants in all areas. See Beth Rogers to help out.

Brother Danny is still doing the "Chronological Bible Storying " series on Sunday evening. Missionaries often use this form to help natives understand the principles of the stories in the Bible. Think of all the people around the world who either have no written language or are illiterate. Only through Story Telling can they hear the Word of God. Without the gift of storytelling, they would have no opportunity to be saved by God's Holy Word. Come hear some of the stories. It gives you a new prospective of some of the Bible stories you have heard throughout your life.

Do you have an interest in children? Would you like to get involved with our GAs? How about our young preteen boys? Both the boys and girls are guided by an adult mentor in the straight and narrow path that God has planned for them. I'm proud of all of them as well as their leaders who so generously donate their time and efforts to leading these groups. If you would like to get involved with the GAs, we are looking for a new leader for the younger children. These kindergarten to third graders are precious and a real joy to work with. They are truly a blessing!

On Wednesday evenings Brother Danny is preaching on "Facing Your Giants." It is an interesting series. Do you have "Giants" in your life that keep you from doing and being all that God would have you be. Come join us at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday and learn how to "Slay your giants. "

Do you have a church home? If not, we welcome you to join us any Sunday morning at 9:45 for Sunday School and at 11:00 for our morning worship. If you have younger children, we also have a Children's Church (Castle) to those up through 3rd grade. Please come join us anytime. Our Sunday evening services are held at 6:00 and our Wednesday evening services begin at 6:30. We would love to have you join us.